Freelance EQA – Sustainability & Net-Zero (Hybrid)

Sias UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

SIAS is seeking External Quality Assurers with sector expertise in sustainability and net-zero. The role covers planning and conducting centre approvals, plus ongoing QA activities across SIAS centres in a regulated environment. Travel across the UK is required.

You will monitor centre performance, ensure regulatory standards are met, and provide guidance to maintain continuous improvement within the sustainability and net-zero suite.

Qualifications

• Occupational competence and industry experience in sustainability and net-zero.
• Familiar with carbon management and reduction practices.
• Understanding of sustainability standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to plan work and manage time independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct centre and qualification approval activities in line with SIAS and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of allocated centres through risk assessment, sampling, and observation.
• Ensure all assessment and QA practices meet required standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to centres to maintain compliance and improve performance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with centres and SIAS teams.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely reports with actions for improvement.
• Contribute to maintaining the quality and integrity of SIAS qualifications.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Net-zero expertise

Carbon management

Environmental regulations

Communication skills

Time management

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Internal Quality Assurance qualification

External Quality Assurance qualification

Job description

SIAS is seeking External Quality Assurers with sector expertise in sustainability and net-zero. The role covers planning and conducting centre approvals, plus ongoing QA activities across SIAS centres in a regulated environment. Travel across the UK is required.

You will monitor centre performance, ensure regulatory standards are met, and provide guidance to maintain continuous improvement within the sustainability and net-zero suite.